About Elevators in Kenya

Elevators also known as lifts and escalators are machines used to ferry people and goods up and down within buildings; aiming to ease movement and save time. Despite having several brands selling the products in Kenya at different prices and offers, the need to do intensive research before cautiously picking one for your project is inevitable.

In this article, we will discuss the designing, types, prices, duration of production, shipment and installation, and the most vital bargains; commonly referred to as selling points you need to consider when purchasing these essential products for your project.

1.Elevator Designs.

The designing of an elevator is mainly affected by the following:

• Client preference: Clients chooses from a variety of factors including the color, the roof design, the floor design, the buttons, the walls and all other aspects of an elevator’s interior designs.
• Capacity and size: The capacity of a lift comes in KGs and number of persons. This affects the lift spacing directly. Investors should consider this as it also affects pricing directly.
• Number of stops: This directly translates to the number of landing doors.

2.Types of Elevators.

Passenger Elevators

Hotel Elevators

Panorama Elevators

Hospital Elevators

Home Elevators

Car Elevators

Dumbwaiter Elevators.

Freight Elevators.

Freight Elevators.

3.Solutions for Existing Problems.

Lifts and escalators are in motion machines thus the need to be inspected, maintained, serviced or even repaired incases of wear and tear or damage to interior and exterior components like the LCD, COP and LOP, the roof and ropes.

4.Vital Bargains / Selling Points:

• Warranty timelines: This is a selling point every investor needs to be careful with. Elevators and escalators are very expensive, and in functionality, they are very stressful when they stop to serve the traffic as the demand increases. Having a longer warranty puts the investor at a safer side away from huge loses.
• Payment Plans: The terms of payment can be a relief or a burden for investors. Stretched payment plans or flexible payment methods.
• Currency involved.
• Service and maintenance terms. Considering that immediately after commissioning of the elevators the service and maintenance team need to be in cooperated,

5.Prices

Unlike other products that come at wholesome, elevators are manufactured as per the shaft measurements and clients’ preference. This means that your supplier cannot give the price unless they are familiar with the shaft sizes, the type and the exact design of an elevator you need. Having the information, your supplier will prepare a quotation and share with you for signing.